Jobs in Huddersfield, United Kingdom

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Location: Remote working in the Aberdeen area

Attractive Salary: Negotiable, dependent upon experience & qualifications, plus quarterly bonus and pension.

Role: Mobile Plant Fitter / Engineer

Job Types: Permanent, Full-time

Buckhurst Plant Hire was established in 1993 by the Walsh family. From our humble beginnings in a small yard with only a handful of machines as our offering, the company has grown phenomenally in size since then. Buckhurst, with an annual turnover of £15 million, is now operating from several depots across the UK and Scotland with over 3000 pieces of machinery and plant.

Buckhurst now employs over 100 dedicated people across our depots and field-based roles while working hard to retain that small business family feel from the early ’90s.

During this time, Buckhurst has developed a strong reputation in the industry for supplying quality plant equipment at very competitive prices. We are distinguished by our outstanding levels of customer service, and this has underpinned our growth as well as ensured a loyal customer base who have relied on Buckhurst for their equipment time and time again.

The company has established itself by working with four brand values these are Reliability, Trust, Outstanding Service, and Local to You.

Our mission statement is to be the customers’ first choice for rental equipment—delivering a top level of service wherever and whenever required through a working culture and environment that allows our staff to develop and make decisions. In doing so, they will share in the growth and prosperity of our business.

Outline of responsibilities:

• The principal role of the mobile fitter/mechanic is to repair, service, and inspect plants and equipment around the UK with occasional overnights.
• This includes equipment from manufacturers such as:
• Takeuchi, JCB, Komatsu, Doosan, John Deere, New Holland, Terex, Hamm, Ammann and Indeco.

Your Responsibilities:

• Repair & locate faults with equipment in line with manufacturer recommendations and in a timely fashion to ensure minimum downtime.
• Service equipment in line with manufacturers' recommendations.
• Carry out PUWER & LOLER inspections for all equipment.
• Follow the procedures and guidelines to ensure compliance with our ISO9001 quality management system.

The professional experience we would like you to demonstrate:

• Previous experience in a similar role (at least 3 years).
• Dealership training of manufacturers listed above (preferable).
• Understanding of engines, hydraulic systems, and electrical systems.
• Checkable references and qualifications.

Some of the skills you will have:

• A professionally recognized qualification in plant maintenance and repair.
• Excellent communication & organizational skills.
• A full UK driving license.
• Worked on plant equipment such as excavators, telehandlers, dumpers, and rollers.

What’s in it for you?

We offer competitive salaries in the industry and treat our staff fairly and as individual people - we look after you. We don’t hold anyone back, and there are many examples of employee promotions within the business, and a lot of our employees have been with us for many years. We like to train and develop our staff to get the best from them, and in return for your hard work and commitment, we provide a safe, fun, relaxed, and flexible work environment for you to succeed.

• On-site parking
• You will be provided with a van and mobile phone.
• You will receive 28 days of holiday, including bank holidays